The primary cause of the Puritans' migration to North America was their desire for religious freedom and the pursuit of a community where they could practice their beliefs without persecution from the Church of England. The effect of their migration was the establishment of a theocratic society in New England, which influenced the region's cultural and religious identity and contributed to the development of democratic principles in America.
The Puritans were a sect of Protestant Christians in Europe who believed that the Protestant church had fallen too far from its origin and was becoming too liberal in its belief system. They migrated to North America during the age of discovery because they did not align with either the Catholic or Protestant state churches. What were the causes and effects of the Puritans' migration to North America? Analyze and explain in 1-2 sentences the cause and effect. (2 points)
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